Pontiac Township Caucus tonight

Despite missing an earlier publication deadline, the Pontiac Township Republican Party caucus will be held tonight after receiving an opinion from the State Board of Election Monday.

Township officials did not give the required 10-day caucus notice, however, it was published when a change of venue was announced late last week.

The caucus will be held at 6 p.m. tonight in St. Mary’s Community Room. Registered Republicans who reside in Pontiac Township and plan to attend should use the entrance at 501 N. Chicago St.

There is one known race among township positions, and that is for township road commissioner. Supervisor Louis Lyons, who took responsibility for the publishing oversight, said the Board of Elections ruled the candidates knew well in advance the caucus date and change of venue as soon as it was made, making postponement unnecessary.